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Further Workplace Health and Safety bosses will be grilled at the inquest into the Dreamworld disaster today, after a leading inspector admitted he had "no confidence" in the emergency procedures in place on the Thunder River Rapids ride.

Perth prepares for New Year's Eve parties

Family friendly concerts and adults-only dress-up parties are on offer for Perth revellers this New Year's Eve.

The weather bureua says its will be a warm, but partly cloudy, long weekend with temperatures hovering in the low 30s, peaking at 33 degrees on the Monday public holiday.

The festivities will begin on New Year's Eve with the City of Perth hosting family entertainment in the Northbridge Piazza.

Performing on three stages will be the Sugar Blue Variety Spectacular with burlesque dancers, acrobats, magicians and singers, as well as the Fliptease circus group, while roving characters will entertain children.

More than 3000 people are expected to attend New Year's Eve on the Foreshore with a New York, New York theme.

Pubs and clubs throughout Perth's entertainment districts are offering themed parties, including Hawaiian and "dress to impress" themes, while some of the outer suburbs are offering dinner and wine packages.

Local councils are putting on their own free events, including the cities of Mandurah and Rockingham, which are using their foreshores to provide family entertainment.

Mandurah will have two sets of firework displays at 9pm and midnight, while Rockingham will have a concert headlined by Mental As Anything.

Sports fans will enjoy the start of the Hopman Cup at Burswood Dome featuring tennis stars Lleyton Hewitt, Fernando Verdasco and female world number one Caroline Wozniacki.

Police have warned revellers to act responsibly and look after their mates during the New Year celebrations.

Spokesman Gerry Cassidy told AAP there would be a big operation targeting entertainment hotspots including Fremantle, Northbridge, Scarborough and even Mulalloo, which has been a trouble spot in recent years.

He said there would be more police on the streets conducting foot patrols as well as more police dogs and liquor licence checks on venues.

"We're not there to spoil anyone's fun, but if you can't control yourself, we will deal with you," he said.